Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts

Directions to the State House and what to do once there

The State House is located on the top of Beacon Hill, near the Boston Common in Boston.
For special assistance unloading busses or for wheelchair vans,
call the MDC State House Rangers at (617) 722-1188.

Roadways throughout Boston are frequently under construction. These directions are accurate to the best of our knowledge, but may change with little notice. Please be sure to verify your route.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS	PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

FROM THE NORTH Take Interstate 93 SOUTH to Exit 26, Storrow Drive and North Station Stay in the LEFT lane and follow signs to Storrow Drive Once out of the tunnel stay in LEFT lane and take the first exit on the LEFT towards Government Center and Kendall Square Stay LEFT; at the blinking red light enter Charles Circle Turn RIGHT onto Charles Street at the CVS At the fifth light turn LEFT onto Beacon Street The State House will be on your LEFT	Red Line (Alewife, Ashmont or Braintree Stations) Take train to Park Street Station Once outside the station, walk up Park Street toward the State House
	Orange Line (from Oak Grove or Forest Hills Stations) Take train to Downtown Crossing Walk up Winter Street (away from Filenes and Macy's) and turn RIGHT onto Tremont Street Take first LEFT onto Park Street Walk up Park Street to the State House
FROM THE SOUTH Take Interstate 93 NORTH to Exit 23, Government Center Stay in the LEFT lane onto North Street Go through one set of lights At the second set of lights, turn LEFT onto Congress Street Take the first RIGHT onto State Street State Street turns into Court Street Turn LEFT onto Tremont Street At the third light turn RIGHT onto Park Street Follow Park Street up the hill to the State House	Blue Line (from Wonderland or Airport Stations) Take train to Government Center Station At Government Center Station, take a LEFT onto Cambridge Street, which turns into Tremont Street Take first RIGHT onto Beacon Street State House is third block on the RIGHT
	Green Line (from the Riverside, Cleveland Circle, Boston College and Arborway Lines) Take train to Park Street Station Once outside the station walk up Park Street toward the State House.
FROM THE WEST Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) EAST through the Boston tolls Take Exit 22, Copley Square/Prudential Stay in the RIGHT lane and follow the signs for Copley Square This will lead you to Stuart Street Continue straight through five lights At the sixth light, turn LEFT on Charles Street South Continue through two traffic lights passing by Boston Common At the third light, make a RIGHT on Beacon Street The State House will be on your LEFT	SOUTH STATION From South Station, take the Red Line to Park Street Station Once outside the station walk up Park Street toward the State House
	NORTH STATION Take the Green Line to Government Center Station At Government Center Station, take a LEFT onto Cambridge Street, which turns into Tremont Street Take first RIGHT onto Beacon Street The State House is on the third block on the RIGHT
FROM THE NORTHWEST Take Route 2 EAST into Cambridge, MA This will lead you to the Fresh Pond Parkway. (This is a winding road) Follow signs for downtown Boston and Storrow Drive EAST Take Storrow Drive for approximately 5 miles Get off at the exit for Government Center and Cambridge Street At the end of the ramp at the traffic light, turn RIGHT onto Charles Street At the fifth light turn LEFT onto Beacon Street The State House will be on your LEFT	BECOME INVOLVED! There is strength in numbers. By joining together across the State, across age groups, and across the Autism Spectrum we can make a great difference in the lives of each individual with ASD and the families, peers and friends who love them. Email: info@AFAMaction.org Phone: 781-891-6270 x102
PARKING FACILITIES
BEACON HILL Boston Common Garage located between the Boston Common and Public Gardens (best cost & bet to find a space) 617-954-2096 Charles Street Parking Garage 144 Charles Street 617-523-8432 Allright Boston Parking Inc Boston Common Garage 617 954-2098 FANEUIL HALL University Parking Inc. 6 Faneuil Hall Market Place 617-523-0512 OTHER PARKING GARAGES IN THE AREA Allright Boston Parking 59 Temple Place 617-426-2389 Beacon Hill Parking Inc 70 Brimmer Street 617-742-6863 Center Plaza Garage 1 Center Plaza 617-742-7807 Francis X Green 1 Bullfinch Place 617-223-8583 J & O Parking 150 Canal Street 617-523-4768 Laz Parking Ltd 101 Merrimac Street 617-248-8861 One Beacon Street Garage 1 Beacon Street 617-227-7220 Owl Parking 149 Causeway Street 617-723-3668 Standard Parking Inc 10 Park Plaza 617-973-7054
Entrances to the State House Beacon Street/Hooker Statue Entrance This is the main and only entrance to the State House on Beacon Street. Facing the State House, it is to the right. It is not wheelchair accessible. Bowdoin Street Entrance (wheelchair accessible) Bowdoin Street runs perpendicular to Beacon Street and is to the right as you face the State House. This entrance does not have much space inside or outside the building, but it is accessible. Ashburton Park Entrance (wheelchair accessible) The entrance is on Bowdoin Street, beyond the first entrance. This entrance has more space both outside and inside the State House, however, construction in the area requires that you walk on the right-side sidewalk and cross back to enter. Security Security is present at all three entrances. To pass reasonably quickly through security, it would be best to have no loose change, keys or metal objects in your pockets. Pocketbooks and backpacks will be x-rayed.

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